CFR Staff

Arielle Geismar

Research Associate, Digital and Cyberspace Policy

Iran

The Islamic Republic’s Power Centers
Who calls the shots in Iran on economic policy, security, and domestic calls for reform? A look at the government’s organization chart indicates how complicated the answer is.

by CFR.org Editors June 16, 2025

Iran

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
The IRGC is one of the most powerful organizations in Iran, conceived as the principal defender of the 1979 revolution, and now a critical link to Islamist militant groups violently opposed to Israel and the United States.

by CFR.org Editors June 13, 2025

Diplomacy and International Institutions

What Does the G7 Do?
The Group of Seven (G7) has been a forum to coordinate global policy for fifty years, but experts are increasingly questioning the group’s relevance.

by CFR.org Editors June 10, 2025

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Military Operations

Trump’s Military Response to Protests: A Conversation on Law and Precedent
The deployment of federal troops in Los Angeles has sparked concerns among some legal experts about the future of civilian-military relations in the United States. Two CFR experts weigh in on the potential implications.

by Matthew C. Waxman and Peter Mansoor June 16, 2025

United States

Ten Key Takeaways From Treasury’s Foreign Exchange Report

Photo Essay by Brad W. Setser June 10, 2025

Immigration and Migration

A Guide to the Countries on Trump’s 2025 Travel Ban List
The White House’s latest travel ban imposes restrictions on citizens from nineteen countries. Many of those affected are contending with crises at home.

by Mariel Ferragamo June 9, 2025